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Changing the Food System & Regenerative Farming With Hickory Nut Gap Farm'

NC F&B Podcast

Release Date: 02/15/2024

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Jamie Ager builds community through agriculture as a fourth-generation farmer from Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
We go deep into Hickory Nut Gap's dedicated drive towards regenerative farming and ethical treatment of animals to produce high-quality foods. We shed light on farming's significant role in climate change, highlighting the importance of diversified farming methods in transforming the food system.
The conversation also encourages listeners to appreciate the contributions made by local ranchers, farmers, and growers within the food and beverage industry.
 
Further, this episode suggests exploring the topic of regenerative farming more with Jamie Ager and refers to the episode

Stop Plowing and Save the World With Regenerative Agriculture

with Dr. Allen Williams here
 
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00:05 Introduction to the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast
00:48 The Hosts' Passion for Ethically Raised Animals and Regenerative Farming
01:02 Guest Introduction: Jamie Ager from Hickory Nut Gap Farm
02:27 The History and Evolution of Hickory Nut Gap Farm
07:08 The Impact of Education and Sustainable Agriculture on Farming Practices
15:29 The Challenges and Rewards of Grass Fed Beef Production
26:47 The Role of Regenerative Farming in Addressing Climate Change
29:15 The Vision of Hickory Nut Gap: A Community Partner Model
30:26 Stakeholder Capitalism and the Food System
30:49 The Paradox of Success in Capitalism
31:22 The Impact of Capitalism on Sales
33:39 The Role of Big Corporations in the Food Industry
34:44 The Importance of Local Food Sources
37:44 The Challenges of the Meat Business
38:16 The Importance of Education in Changing Food Systems
38:41 The Need for Paradigm Shifts in the Food Industry
43:14 The Impact of Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods
50:07 The Challenges and Opportunities of Grass-Fed Beef
52:45 The Future of Regenerative Farming
57:08 The Role of Processing Plants in the Meat Industry
59:34 The Potential of Grass-Fed Beef in the Food Industry
01:04:25 Conclusion: The Need for Change in the Food System

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